Here you can stroll through African grasslands amongst giraffes, lions and zebras then step into the exotic world of the South American rainforest where monkeys clamber amongst the trees and hairy tarantulas lurk behind corners ( don't worry, there's no cause for alarm - escapes are rarer than rare!). Next up you can explore the aquatic world of penguins and sealions or watch hippos enjoying a distinctly muddy bath with their feathered friends the flamingos. All this and much much more can be savoured at Auckland's zoo, which is a large, spacious place. | |